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26 January 2010 at 22:35 #25263
Colin Bishop
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2010 marks the 60th anniversary of Model Maker/Model Boats magazine and to mark the occasion MyHobbyStore are preparing a special Commemorative issue.

This will feature material taken from six decades of publication plus specially commissioned articles which highlight the progress made in Model Boating from 1950 until the present.

This special edition will only be available from W.H.Smith or by direct order from MyHobbyStore and publication date will be mid May 2010.

I have been given the privilege of editing this unique edition which reflects the rich diversity of model boating over the last 60 years. I hope it will give you as much pleasure in reading as it has me in putting it all together.

For advance orders see: http://www.myhobbystore.com/product.asp?p=24897

Colin

Edited By Colin Bishop on 26/01/2010 22:37:08
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26 January 2010 at 22:35 #8352
Colin Bishop
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Celebrating 60 years of Model Boats magazine
28 January 2010 at 08:33 #25308
Rick Devonshire
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@rickdevonshire
This sounds great Colin, it will be good to see some of the mateial from previous editions back to the fore again. There is much from past years that will still be of use today and would otherwise be forgotten. I look forward to obtaining a copy.

I would think the editing will be quite difficult, particularly in deciding what to leave out!

Rick.
28 January 2010 at 18:14 #25310
Colin Bishop
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@colinbishop34627
You couldn’t be more right Rick. It has involved trawling through 700+ issues (I knew they’d come in handy someday!) and picking out a couple of representative articles from each decade has been very, very difficult as there is so much to draw on. I have generally tried to choose items which are still of relevance today and capture people’s imagination whilst still covering most of the main areas of the hobby.

Rather than just copying the old articles, which would have been the easy option, I have rescanned the illustrations (photos and plans etc.) and used OCR on the text to enable the designer to present this old material in modern format. The OCR has also enabled me to do a bit of minor editing such as adding the approximate Metric equivalents to the old Imperial measurements. These days, 2.3mm gives a better mental image than 3/32nds of an inch to many people although the old values will still be there too. So yes, it has been a lot of work!

My research may bear further fruit as, if the Commemorative issue is successful, there may be scope for a future “Best of Model Boats” edition concentrating on plan features and kit reviews but that is still to be confirmed.

Colin

Edited By Colin Bishop on 28/01/2010 20:54:47
28 January 2010 at 20:21 #25317
Dave_P
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@dave_p
I second that Rick.

Both publications will be very welcome in my view Colin. I am sure the extra work involved will be much appreciated.

Dave.
29 January 2010 at 06:59 #25324
Rick Devonshire
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@rickdevonshire
A further thought Colin,

How about a collection of backnumber articles on ‘technical’ matters?

What do I mean? Well the article you sent me on scale speed calculations set me thinking. Such articles as that one should be well worth bringing to a modern readership.

Other possible inclusions:-

Calculation of displacement (Simpson’s rule).

Basic electrical articles by such authors as Gylnn Guest.

Lists of material density etc.

Definitons of terms such as ‘metacentric height’ etc.

These would be very useful in one volume.

Otherwise if not a booklet how about an online album available to all subscribers, which would probably be easier to update.

Rick.

Edited By Rick Devonshire on 29/01/2010 07:00:53
29 January 2010 at 09:07 #25327
Colin Bishop
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@colinbishop34627
Certainly a thought Rick – in fact the Warring article on scaling is included in the Commemorative Special plus another one on a wonder modelling material which was used in 1950 and is still available today…. The problem is that you have to find a balance and formula which will generate sufficient sales to justify the cost of production. Also a lot of the technical articles were ‘of their time’ and would not be seen as very relevant to today’s boaters who are frequently inclined to buy ATR models etc.

MHS is a business and has to generate a return on expenditure so that does obviously influence what can and cannot be done. In essence I have effectively donated a lot of my timne to the Commemorative Special as it is an interesting project and asociated with my hobby. I can afford to do this as I am retired.

However, hosting some material on the Website is certainly a possibility althopugh it will have to wait until I’ve cleared my current backlog!

Colin
30 January 2010 at 07:13 #25334
Don Koehler
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@donkoehler51711
I really look forward to the commemorative issue. I’ve been a reader and collector of Model Maker/Model Boats for over 45 years and hope there might be representative samples of the work of Michael Ainsworth (Fighting Fleets), R.A. Sweet (Marine Miniatures), and/or R. Carpenter (Simplified Merchantmen). It was these and other contributors who hooked me into ship modelling with their detailed drawings and accompanying text. I still use the Norman Ough series for reference on detail.

I must say that the magazine has evolved in format and content over the years and remains an excellent source, but I miss that type of article.

Cheers

Don
24 February 2010 at 20:41 #25715
Colin Bishop
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@colinbishop34627
Here is a look at the cover of the Commemorative Special. Further details will be published in the May edition of Model Boats.

Colin
27 March 2010 at 17:57 #26130
Rick Devonshire
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@rickdevonshire
I would like to send in a cheque to purchase a copy of the Model Boats Commemorative Special issue.

How much is it including P&P?

To whom do I send it?

Rick.
27 March 2010 at 20:34 #26134
Colin Bishop
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@colinbishop34627
Rick,

You can order it here:

http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/search.asp?k=model+boats+commemorative+special

Or simply buy it at W H Smith from 13th May.

Regards,

Colin

Edited By Colin Bishop on 27/03/2010 20:37:41
12 May 2010 at 17:27 #26782
Colin Bishop
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@colinbishop34627
Just a reminder that the Commemorative Special issue will be on sale in W.H.Smith tomorrow, Thursday 13th May.

Those people who have pre ordered have already been sent their copies and it has been well received.

Details of the contents can be seen by clicking on the image on the Website home page.

This is a limited print run so if you want a copy don’t delay, when it’s gone it’s gone! You’ll have to wait 60 years for the next one.

Colin
14 May 2010 at 15:32 #26797
Colin Bishop
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@colinbishop34627
For those of you queueing at W.H.Smith…..

Apparently there has been a glitch with the distribution. The latest info I have is that some WHS branches now have copies and that the main distribution will take place today so that the issue should be generally available tomorrow (Saturday 15th).

However not every WHS Branch will be stocking them – presumably not the smallest ones – in which case you will need to order direct from MyHobbyStore. They have them available to send out so there should be no delay but you will have to pay postage. http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/24897/model-boats-commemorative-special-1950-2010-pre-order

The delay does not appear to be the fault of MyHobbyStore – a bit frustrating though!

Colin
14 May 2010 at 17:50 #26798
Len Ochiltree
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@lenochiltree67043
So, just how many have they printed?40, 50?, been to whs and had to show staff a picture of it from MB mag, I am not going to be held to ransom by myhobbystore, if its in the shop I will buy it, if not then I will not.

Len, and im on the front cover, doesnt that get me a FREE copy?
14 May 2010 at 19:29 #26799
Colin Bishop
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@colinbishop34627
Len,

I believe that at least 5,000 have been sent to WHS. As I said, the distribution problem is not down to MyHobbyStore. It is a special arrangement with WHS and they decide which branches will stock it. Hopefully yours will. If not, and you want to buy it then you will have to order it direct from MHS.

It isn’t about holding people to ransom but business economics I’m afraid! WHS drive a hard bargain I believe!

I had to send copies out to my contributors, the postage was around £1.20 and the envelope cost me another 60p or so with no allowance for the cost of my time. A postage and package cost from MHS of £1.78 is not too extortionate in the circumstances.

Colin

Edited By Colin Bishop, Website Editor on 14/05/2010 19:37:00
15 May 2010 at 22:44 #26808
The Long Build
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@thelongbuild
Our WH Smiths will be stocking it but has yet to recieve their copies , Tuesday at the earlierst apparently.

You would think if they had negotiated an exclusivity deal they would want it out on the selfs as soon as possible..!! Bet if it had been a plane or train mag it would be out now..

Ps I Know this is not down to MB..
17 May 2010 at 12:07 #26825
Colin Bishop
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@colinbishop34627
Latest info this morning (Monday) is that there have indeed been distribution delays, apparently on the part of W H Smith. MyHobbyStore are trying to clarify the situation and I will post further information as soon as I receive it.

WH Smith stores due to receive the issue are as below. Each will have either 10 or 5 copies.

Colin

32 HIGH TONBRIDGE BKS, 35 HIGH NANTWICH BKS, 39 TOLL BEVERLEY STY, 5 NORTHST SUDBURY STY, 84 HIGH NEWMARKET BKS, ABERYSTWYTH, ACCRINGTON, AIRDRIE, ALDERSHOT, ALDRIDGE, ALNWICK, ALTON, ALTRINCHAM, ANDOVER, ARBROATH, ARGYLE STREET, ARNDALE MANCHESTER, ARNOLD, ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH, ASHFORD, ASHTON UNDER LYNE, AYLESBURY, AYR, BAKER STREET METRO, BALHAM, BANBURY, BANCHORY, BARNSLEY, BARNSTAPLE, BARROW, BASILDON, BASINGSTOKE, BATH UNION ST, BATHGATE, BEACONSFIELD, BEDFORD, BEESTON, BELFAST, BERKHAMSTED, BERWICK-ON-TWEED, BEXLEYHEATH, BICESTER, BIRKENHEAD, BIRMINGHAM, BIRSTALL LEEDS, BISHOP AUCKLAND, BISHOPS STORTFORD, BLACKPOOL, BLETCHLEY, BLUEWATER PARK, BLYTH, BODMIN, BOGNOR REGIS, BOLTON, BOOTLE, BOREHAMWOOD, BOSCOMBE, BOSTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BRACKNELL, BRADFORD KIRKGATE, BRAEHEAD, BRAINTREE, BRECON, BRENT CROSS, BRIDGNORTH, BRIDGWATER, BRIDPORT, BRIGHTON, BRISTOL GALLERIES, BROMLEY, BROMSGROVE, BROUGHTON PARC, BURGESS HILL, BURNLEY, BURTON ON TRENT, BURY, BURY ST EDMUNDS, BUXTON, CAERNARFON, CAERPHILLY, CAMBERLEY, CAMBORNE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMERON TOLL, CANNOCK, CANTERBURY, CARDIFF, CARLISLE, CARMARTHEN, CASTLEPOINT, CATERHAM, CATFORD, CHATHAM, CHELMSFORD, CHELTENHAM HIGH, CHEPSTOW, CHESTER, CHESTERFIELD, CHICHESTER, CHIPPENHAM, CHIPPING NORTON, CHISWICK, CHORLEY, CHRISTCHURCH, CIRENCESTER, CLACTON ON SEA, CLEV MIDDLESBROUGH, CLITHEROE, COLCHESTER, COLLIERS WOOD, COLWYN BAY, COMERCIAL WAY WOKING, COVENTRY, COWLEY, CRAWLEY, CREWE, CRIBBS CAUSEWAY, CROYDON, CUPAR, CWMBRAN, DALKEITH, DARLINGTON, DARTFORD, DEAL, DEEPDALE PRESTON, DERBY, DEWSBURY, DIDCOT, DONCASTER, DORCHESTER, DOUGLAS I OF M, DOVER, DROITWICH, DUDLEY, DUMFRIES, DUNDEE, DUNFERMLINE, DUNSTABLE, DURHAM, EALING, EAST GRINSTEAD, EAST HAM, EAST KILBRIDE, EAST RETFORD, EAST SHEEN, EASTBOURNE, EASTLEIGH, EDGWARE, ELEPHANT & CASTLE, ELGIN, ELTHAM, ELY, ENFIELD, EPSOM, ERDINGTON, EXETER, EXMOUTH, FALKIRK, FALMOUTH, FAREHAM, FARNBOROUGH, FARNHAM, FELIXSTOWE, FISHERGATE PRESTON, FLEET, FOLKESTONE, FOREST HILL, FORT RETAIL PARK, FORT WILLIAM, FOSSE PARK, FROGMORE ABERGAVENNY, FROME, FULHAM, GALASHIELS, GALLIONS BECKTON, GATESHEAD METRO, GENTS WALK NORWICH, GILLINGHAM, GLENROTHES, GLOUCESTER, GODALMING, GOSFORTH, GRANGEMOUTH, GRANTHAM, GRAVESEND, GRAYS, GREAT YARMOUTH, GREENFORD RETAIL PK, GREENOCK, GREENWICH, GRIMSBY, GUERNSEY, GUILDFORD, HALESOWEN, HALIFAX, HAMILTON, HAMMERSMITH, HANLEY, HARBORNE, HARLOW, HARPENDEN, HARROGATE, HARROW, HARTLEPOOL, HASTINGS, HAVANT, HAVERFORDWEST, HAVERHILL, HAWICK, HAYES, HAYWARDS HEATH, HELENSBURGH, HELSTON, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HENLEY ON THAMES, HEREFORD, HERTFORD, HIGH ST ORPINGTON, HIGH WYCOMBE, HINCKLEY, HITCHIN, HOLBORN CIRCUS, HONITON, HORSHAM, HOUNSLOW, HOVE, HUDDERSFIELD, HULL KINGSWOOD, HUNTINGDON, ILFORD, INVERNESS, IPSWICH, JERSEY WHS JERSEYLTD, KEIGHLEY, KELSO, KENDAL, KETTERING, KILBURN, KILMARNOCK, KINGS LYNN, KINGSTON U THAMES, KINGSWOOD, KIRKCALDY, KIRKINTILLOCH, LANCASTER, LARGS, LEAMINGTON SPA, LEATHERHEAD, LEEDS, LEICESTER GALLOWTREE, LETCHWORTH, LEWES, LEWISHAM, LICHFIELD, LINCOLN, LIVERPOOL, LIVINGSTON, LLANDUDNO, LLANELLI, LONG EATON, LOUGHBOROUGH, LOUGHTON, LOWESTOFT, LUTON, LYMINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, MAIDENHEAD, MAIDSTONE, MALDON, MANSFIELD, MARGATE, MARKET BANGOR BKS, MARLBOROUGH, MARLOW, MEADOWHALL, MELTON MOWBRAY, MERRY HILL, MERTHYR TYDFIL, MIDDLETON, MILTON KEYNES, MINEHEAD, MOLD, MONKS CROSS, MONMOUTH, MORPETH, NEW MERSEY RETAIL PK, NEWARK, NEWBURY, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME, NEWPORT GWENT, NEWPORT I OF W, NEWTON ABBOT, NEWTOWN, NORTH FINCHLEY, NORTHALLERTON, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHFIELD, NORTHWICH, NOTTING HILL GATE, NOTTINGHAM VICTORIA, NUNEATON, OBAN, OLDHAM, OSWESTRY, OXFORD, OXFORD STREET, PAIGNTON, PAISLEY, PARKGATE ROTHERHAM., PARKHEAD FORGE, PECKHAM, PENRITH, PENZANCE, PERTH, PETERBOROUGH, PETERHEAD, PETERSFIELD, PITLOCHRY, PLYMOUTH, PONTEFRACT, PONTYPRIDD, POOLE, PORTSMOUTH, POULTON, PROSPECT CENTRE HULL, PUTNEY, RAMSGATE, READING, REDDITCH, REDHILL, RHIW CENTRE BRIDGEND, RHYL, RICHMOND, RICHMOND (YORKSHIRE), RICKMANSWORTH, RIPON, ROCHDALE, ROMFORD, ROTHERHAM, RUGBY, RUGELEY, RUNCORN, RYDE ISLE OF WIGHT, SALE, SALISBURY, SAUCHIEHALL GLASGOW, SCARBOROUGH, SCUNTHORPE, SELBY, SERPENTINE GRN PBORO, SHEFFIELD, SHEFFLD CRYSTAL PEAK, SHREWSBURY, SKIPTON, SLOUGH, SOLIHULL, SOUTH HAMPSTEAD, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH ST WORTHING, SOUTHAMPTON, SOUTHEND, SOUTHPORT, SOUTHSEA, SPALDING, SPIRES BARNET BKS, ST ALBANS MARKET SQ, ST ANNES, ST AUSTELL, ST HELENS, ST NICHOLAS ABERDEEN, ST STEPHENS NORWICH, STAFFORD, STAINES, STAMFORD, STEVENAGE, STIRLING, STOCKPORT, STOCKTON ON TEES, STONE, STOURBRIDGE, STRANRAER, STRATFORD EAST, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, STREATHAM, STRETFORD, SUNDERLAND 2, SURREY QUAYS, SUTTON, SUTTON COLDFIELD, SWANSEA, SWINDON, TAUNTON, TAVISTOCK, TEESIDE RETAIL PARK, TEIGNMOUTH, TELFORD, TENTERDEN, TEWKESBURY, THANET WESTWOODCROSS, THURROCK, TOTNES, TRAFFORD PARK, TROWBRIDGE, TRURO, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, U14 GYLE EDINBURGH, UNION ST ABERDEEN, UNION ST TORQUAY, UXBRIDGE, VENTURA PARK, VIC ST KIDDERMINSTER, WAKEFIELD, WALLASEY, WALSALL, WALTHAM CROSS, WALTON-ON-THAMES, WANDSWORTH, WANTAGE, WARMINSTER, WARRINGTON, WARWICK, WATERLOOVILLE, WATFORD HARLEQUIN, WELLINGBOROUGH, WELLINGTON (SHROPS), WELLS, WELSHPOOL, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WESTON FAVELL, WESTON SUPER MARE, WEYMOUTH, WHITE CITY, WHITE ROSE LEEDS, WHITEFRIARGATE HULL, WHITELADIES CLIFTON, WICKFORD, WIDNES, WIGAN, WILMSLOW, WIMBLEDON, WINCHESTER, WINDSOR, WISBECH, WISHAW, WITNEY, WOLVERHAMPTON, WOOD GREEN, WOODBRIDGE, WOOLWICH, WORCESTER (RE-SITE), WORKSOP, WORTHING, WREXHAM NEW STORE, YEOVIL, YORK,

Edited By Colin Bishop, Website Editor on 17/05/2010 12:32:
17 May 2010 at 16:03 #26830
Ian Gardner
Participant
@iangardner62867
Hi Colin,

I have just bought my Commemorative Issue and really enjoyed my initial perusal over a cup of tea in the garden- may I congratulate you on a job well done?

I recall reading that a ‘Best of Model Boats’ might be a possibility and I think that might be popular as, unfortunately I think the model boating fraternity is an aging one! I certainly think that some folk would like to see the original articles that accompanied some of the plans range, especially from the fifties and sixties- or is this a possibility now?

Thanks again for your efforts on this production.

Ian Gardner

Edited By Ian Gardner on 17/05/2010 16:04:23
17 May 2010 at 16:14 #26831
Colin Bishop
Moderator
@colinbishop34627
Thank you Ian, glad you are enjoying it.

The tentative thinking around a second issue is that it might combine some classic material associated with plans, as you suggest, together with what might be termed Model Boating Basics which would comprise short articles on the fundamentals of model boating such as use of materials, painting, adhesives, fitting out etc. These are subjects which come up again and again on the Forum and it might be nice to bring them together with some practical application projects. Still some more thinking to be done and the whole thing will be constrained by budgetary considerations of course!

One problem with reproducing plans and associated articlles is that in many cases the article bit frequently comprised several instalments. For example Dave Metcalf’s Bluebird of Chelsea was a ten part series which would make it impractical for a one off issue. But I’m sure we can find something though!

Colin
19 May 2010 at 15:42 #26854
Colin Bishop
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@colinbishop34627
MyHobbyStore have now sold out of pre order copies so if you still want one you will have to try one of the branches of W.H. Smith listed above.

Colin
20 May 2010 at 02:26 #26861
Peter Fitness
Participant
@peterfitness34857
I thought that the Commemorative Issue was excellent, both in content, and value for money. I look forward to a possible follow up.

Well done to Colin and the team.

Peter.
20 May 2010 at 17:23 #26867
Len Ochiltree
Participant
@lenochiltree67043
At the fourth attempt bought one one wednesday,trying not to read it all in one go!

Len.
21 May 2010 at 15:56 #26876
Tony Hadley
Participant
@tonyhadley
Obtained my copy from WHS this morning.

I remember making the J.Weeks designed vane gear on pages 14 & 15. The vane gear was fitted to Marblehead yacht and performed exceptionally well. Where ever did I find the energy to run after a free sailing yacht sailing on a large lake, and where did I find room to store a Marblehead?

Anyone else remember building or owning anything from this issue?

An excellent special issue.

Tony.
22 May 2010 at 13:58 #26880
David Wooley
Participant
@davidwooley82563
Hi Colin just picked up my copy and my congratulations on a fine magazine, informative as well as nostalgic and brought back lots of good memories of all the periods mentioned. . Once again Colin thanks for producing what is an excellent magazine, perhaps we may see more of these types of specials in the near future.

Dave Wooley

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22 May 2010 at 19:49 #26882
neil hp
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@neilhp
colin,

can you find out from the distributers why there has been such a discrepancy in time whereby different wh smiths have received their copies. our local in poulton le fylde only received them this afternoon.22/05/10. yet other branches of smiths sold out days ago

it’s no wonder that people [like dereck bradley on mayhem] are complaining…something has gone wrong somewhere.

neil.
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